BASEBALL: Dukes shut out Pirates 5-0

Wellington’s Ben Higgens sends the ball to center field for a double at Black River.

The Pirates’ Devon McLean sends the ball to home plate against Wellington.

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Ben Bliss was the winning pitcher Monday as the Dukes opened their Patriot Athletic Conference baseball schedule with a 5-0 shutout of the Black River Pirates.

Wellington’s Ben Higgens sends the ball to center field for a double at Black River.

https://www.thewellingtonenterprise.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2018/04/web1_WellingtonBaseballAtBlackRiver-6-of-6-.jpgWellington’s Ben Higgens sends the ball to center field for a double at Black River.

The Pirates’ Devon McLean sends the ball to home plate against Wellington.

https://www.thewellingtonenterprise.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2018/04/web1_WellingtonBaseballAtBlackRiver-2-of-6-.jpgThe Pirates’ Devon McLean sends the ball to home plate against Wellington.